Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (CHANGE)
If you have a fluid changer, replace the fluid by the following procedure.
1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which connects the transmission and the oil cooler (inside the radiator). Place a container under the
hose to collect the discharge.
2. start the engine and let the fluid drain out.
Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling
CAUTION: The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is started. If the fluid has all drained out before then, the engine should be
stopped at that point.
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transmission case to drain the fluid.
Discharge volume: Approximately 2.0 cu.dm (2.1 quarts)
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
5. Pour new ATF in through the oil filter tube.
Adding volume: Approximately 6.0 cu.dm.(6.3 quarts)
CAUTION: Stop pouring if the full volume of fluid cannot be poured in.
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2.(to pump out the rest of the contaminated fluid)
7. Pour the new fluid in through the oil filler tube.
NOTE: Check the fluid for contamination or burnt smell. If fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 7 and 8 before proceeding to Step 8.
8. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 above, and firmly replace the dipstick.
9. Start the engine and run it at idle for 1 - 2 minutes.
10. Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move it to the "N" position.
